New Pages
Been doing some late summer blog cleaning. The pages underneath our header have been hit the hardest. I added a portfolio for our non-furniture items we’ve created, think more home decor/housewares on the ‘decor projects’ page. Some are (or were) … Continue reading
Window Well, Weekend Update and New Things Listed on Etsy
Feeling behind today. To update you with everything in our lives I’ll share the list I have going on in my head. 1) Still sick. No fever. Nothing that’s infringing on my ability to do things but I’m tired of … Continue reading
Weekend Finds and the Effects of DayQuil on Yardwork
Ever have one of those colds that make your head feel as if it will explode? I’m so there. Just as I was apologizing for being absent on our facebook page. I was anticipating my absence from blogging this week. … Continue reading
What is Etsy?
Most people have heard of ebay, some craigslist, some Paypal (even though I’m baffled by the amount who haven’t) and fewer, it seems from my experience, have heard of etsy. When someone asks what it is I want to say … Continue reading
Weekend Finds
Here are my finds from the weekend. I spent a whopping $35 on the bench, $4 on the frame, the splurge to me was the “odd but something caught my attention” double weave banner at $12 and the “you might … Continue reading
DIY, Crafts and Things Marked Fail
I documented the process, in case I would ever need to prove that I actually did something crafty beyond furniture overhauls, of some DIY décor. Admittedly, I made it because I was curious and thought each idea, seen on Pinterest, … Continue reading
Another Before and After Dresser
The reveal is finally here and this antique painted dresser is listed in our etsy shop as of today! This dresser was meant for a client but didn’t quite fit her needs so we found a different piece and were … Continue reading
Shipping furniture(gasp)… can be expensive (duh)
I spent quite a bit of time contacting shipping companies to accommodate the dresser fans over 200 miles away this week. We’ve had interest from people on etsy in Connecticut, California and one person I am not sure where but … Continue reading
Etsy, Tumblr and the Dabble
Before starting this site, I was blogging on our old tumblr blog (also food blogging at the Dabble). I had several posts under my belt including the before, during and after part of our venture so check out that link … Continue reading
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We're Annie and Greg Witkamp, aka the Wits, and we're thrifters that salvage, design and sell furniture we find on craigslist, at estate and garage sales, on the side of the road, and pieces owned by others. It's our passion to collect, restore, create and revamp vintage and antique furniture, lighting and decor. Check out our portfolio page to see some of our work. You can find our pieces in our etsy shop or sometimes in the Minneapolis area craigslist.
In December of 2011 we became first time homeowners. Demo, renovation, budget decorating, DIY and more are documented here as well as our furniture ventures. However, as of February 2013, we gave ourselves a year to finish our house before transferring to Seattle (a dream of ours) in the spring of 2014. That means our posts will be focused on updating the house on our slim budget. Our furniture refinishing will take a backseat during this time but you better believe we'll be back to it as soon as we can.
Oh, and if you are a foodie or just want some awesome recipes, visit Annie's food blog, thedabble.com
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